Junior Committee - Pennsylvania Farm Show

09/14/2026

Last but not least is new member, Olivia R.! 🚜

1️⃣ Years on Committee: First
🌾 County: Cumberland

⭐️ A little more about her: Olivia Roberts is a junior at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, where she is a member of student council and her softball team. She also is an active member of the Yearbook Committee. As well as participating in school activities, she has been working at the Farm Show with Pennsylvania Apples since she was in third grade.

Since Mechanicsburg does not have its own FFA chapter, Olivia is always looking for other opportunities to get involved in agricultural activities. Her experiences with the Farm Show have taught her not only the value of responsibility and hard work, but also the importance of a deep appreciation for the agricultural community.

🎉 Join us in welcoming Olivia!

09/14/2026

Congratulations to all of our members past and present receiving their American Degrees! 🎉

09/13/2026

We’re making our way through, and we have our second to last member to introduce, Madisyn! 🚜

1️⃣ Years on Committee: First
🌾 County: York

⭐️ A little more about her: Madisyn Burchett has been deeply impacted by agriculture from a very young age. She is the fourth generation in her family’s farm. She only ever knew grain farming up until 3 years ago, when her family decided to branch out into Agritourism.

Since then, she has been dedicated to educating her community and sharing the joys of agriculture. On her family farm, she is the special events coordinator who strives to raise awareness of how much agriculture truly impacts day-to-day lives. In the fall, she will return to Penn State University to continue her Animal Science degree. Her mission is to continue expanding the knowledge of the agriculture industry so that more people understand everything that agriculture entails.

🎉 Join us in welcoming Madisyn!

09/12/2026

Now it’s time to meet our last returning member on the committee, Lindsey! 🚜

3️⃣ Years on Committee: Three
🌾 County: Tioga

A little more on her: Lindsey Kline is a Penn State University student majoring in Animal Science with a strong passion for agriculture, leadership, and community service. Through academic studies and involvement in the agricultural industry, Lindsey has developed a deep appreciation for the importance of agriculture in Pennsylvania and enjoys helping educate others about the industry’s impact on everyday life.

In addition to academic pursuits, Lindsey serves as a Student Auxiliary Sergeant with the Penn State University Police and Public Safety, demonstrating leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to serving the community. This role has strengthened her communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while fostering a dedication to helping others in a professional environment.

With a passion for service and agriculture, Lindsey is excited for opportunities to connect with the public, promote agricultural education, and positively represent Pennsylvania’s agricultural community through involvement with the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

🎉 Join us in saying congratulations to Lindsey!

09/09/2026

Now, we are excited to introduce you to another new member, Loretta! 🚜

1️⃣ Years on Committee: First
🌾 County: Lancaster

⭐️ A little more about her: Loretta Joy Blank is a young woman born and raised from the farmland of Pennsylvania. She grew up around farms and with the support from her family and FFA chapter she started her own homestead in her backyard.

There, she raises farm fresh eggs, rabbits, a garden, and the seasonal fair livestock such as pigs and this coming year sheep which she shows at the New Holland Fair. Her commitment to her FFA chapter earned the first official leadership position she held as the chapter’s Treasurer her sophomore year. Her junior year she served on the Lancaster county team as the Chaplain and coming back this year to serve as the Senior Reporter.

🎉 Join us in welcoming Loretta!

09/07/2026

Now for another familiar name, we are excited to introduce you to Sophia S.! 🚜

2️⃣ Years on Committee: Two
🌾 County: Lancaster

A little more on her: Sophia Spang has always had a love for animals and people! From her first volunteer job in intermediate school at a local horse barn, to joining FFA her freshman year, she has come a long way in her agricultural journey. Her passion for connection with others and animals has flourished from the many opportunities, stemming from her time in FFA. The friendships, opportunities, hardships and challenges have shaped her and taught her the importance of agriculture and the backbone of community.

These strong beliefs have been highlighted to her, through her personal experiences, such as her time joining FFA, raising and showing goats in high school, her friends and family’s support and most importantly her faith! She currently serves as a leader at her church’s Young Adult group and teaches Sunday schools classes. She intends to start up her own goat production in the near future and wants to serve her community by teaching kids the proper techniques to raise, care for, and show livestock!

🎉 Join us in saying congratulations to Sophia S.!

09/05/2026

Next, we are excited to introduce you to another member, Josie! 🚜

1️⃣ Years on Committee: First
🌾 County: Lancaster

⭐️ A little more about her: Josie Gielenz is a dedicated agricultural advocate, recognized for her commitment and passion for the industry. Throughout her high school years, she pursued every agricultural course available, immersing herself in a comprehensive education. From freshman to senior year, Josie held a variety of leadership roles in her school’s FFA program, including three years as a chapter officer, two years as a Lancaster County officer, and a state legislative internship at the Pennsylvania FFA Association’s 2026 State Legislative Leadership Conference.

She consistently embraced new challenges and leadership opportunities. Beyond her academic and FFA involvement, Josie actively exhibits Market Hogs and Market Beef at local fairs and jackpots, and is a third generation rodeo competitor specializing in breakaway roping. Her reputation for hard work, perseverance, and initiative is well established, continually driving her to advance both agriculture and her way of life.

🎉 Join us in welcoming Josie!

09/03/2026

2️⃣ weeks left!

The deadline to submit your PA Farm Show Scholarship application is quickly approaching!

https://pafsscholarshipfoundation.com/scholarship/

How’s your application coming along?

09/03/2026

Now for another familiar name, we are excited to introduce you to Lenka! 🚜

2️⃣ Years on Committee: Two
🌾 County: Westmoreland

A little more on her: Lenka Ohler is an undergraduate student at The Pennsylvania State University pursuing a degree in Agricultural and Extension Education. She is passionate about agricultural literacy, food security, and community engagement. Lenka servers on the Pennsylvania Farm Show 2025-2026 Junior Committee, where she supported commodity outreach and educational programming within the Christmas Tree Department.

She participated in the Pennsylvania Youth Institute, exploring global food security challenges and engaging with leaders in agriculture. Lenka was also involved in the GOALS (Global Orientation to Agricultural Learning) program, where she taught middle school students about the four pillars of food security. Additionally, she was selected to attend the AFA Food Systems institute.

Through her academic, leadership, and outreach experiences, Lenka aspires to become an agricultural educator, empowering future generations through hands-on learning and community partnerships.

🎉 Join us in saying congratulations to Lenka!

08/31/2026

Congratulations Ashley and Charlotte! ✨🎉

We are pleased to announce our 2026 scholarship recipients. This is a recent article published in Lancaster Farming and we appreciate their coverage of our scholarship program.